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Is AI Assistance Considered Cheating, or a Valuable Improvement Tool? (some dinner table conversation i have between my dad) hahha

Is using AI to assist with your work in college considered bad? Or is it good to use it, since our world has developed and we can use modern tools to help improve our learning faster? I’m just curious, since my dad is doing masters and doesn’t like the idea of ChatGPT he even have never use it with his work before, thinking it’s like cheating, while for me a freshman in uni ChatGPT really helps and improves my learning quickly and effectively. (I’m not arguing with my dad btw HAAHHAAH I’m just curious.)

2 Comments
2024/12/15
17:26 UTC

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Need help

Can anyone draw this mechanism on motiongen or something else i tried myself but there was no succes.

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2024/12/15
16:10 UTC

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Actively Looking for Internship Opportunities (Remote Preferred, Onsite in India Also Fine)

Hey everyone,

I’m Dheeraj from India, and I’m actively seeking internship opportunities in web scraping, machine learning, and data analysis. I’ve previously interned at three startups in Python development, data analysis, and NLP roles.

Unfortunately, my current company has become a place of exploitation, with long 10-hour workdays, 6-day work weeks, and extremely strict rules (like mandatory camera-on and screen sharing throughout the day). The work environment is incredibly demanding, and the lack of flexibility is really affecting my well-being. On top of this, I urgently need to show my college that I’m doing an internship, so I’m seeking a new role as soon as possible.

I’m looking for companies that focus on outcomes and results, rather than micromanaging and controlling every aspect of your time. If you know of any opportunities with a healthy work-life balance, please DM me. I’d be happy to share my resume and discuss further.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated as I navigate this challenging phase. Thank you!

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2024/12/15
16:11 UTC

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Engineering Physics II Academic Comeback

27 Comments
2024/12/15
16:15 UTC

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What do I do after 10th?

I'm in grade 10 and i wanna pursue engineering. I am ofc gonna take science group A next year and I'm going for JEE. So the question is what should I do next year? How do i do junior college or even should I? I am very confused and need the guidance of an engineer cuz everyone in my family is in the biology field. Please help.

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2024/12/15
14:59 UTC

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A project with microprocessors?

Hello. I am a 3rd year Electric Electronic Engineering student and I need ideas for a project. One of my teachers who is helping me out specializes in microprocessors, and I want to do a project that can combine both microprocessors and coding. This is my first project so I'd greatly appreciate any project ideas 🙏

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2024/12/15
15:49 UTC

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Advice for assessment centre that includes a technical exercise and a case study?

Hi, I have an assessment coming up for a graduate catchments and hydraulics role. My major was in Mechanical Engineering, but my Master's year project was in wastewater, hence why I applied, as I am very passionate about Water Engineering. The assessment includes both a technical exercise and a case study, which I am unsure what that will be like? I am researching a lot into the role, but do not have first-hand experience with it. Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks!

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2024/12/15
15:40 UTC

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PROBABLY Failing Calculus tomorrow

Hey I’m a first year, first semester Electrical Engineering student and tomorrow is my semester final calculus exam and I am f****, I didn’t study the whole semester, no practice, now I kind of regret it, I never even wanted to study this, I know it’s my fault but it’s more of a rant.

Any advices to how I can make this degree enjoyable because everyday I regret this decision and yes changing the degree is not an option for me.

43 Comments
2024/12/15
15:24 UTC

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What kind of Engineer designs trains ?

What type of engineer designs trains, and what career path should I take?

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2024/12/15
05:31 UTC

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Can I use my BA from UCSB in Environmental Studies to get an MS in Environmental Engineering?

I'm a recent college graduate interested in the city and environmental planning field. I want to get my master's and have been looking into different programs in California. If I pursue an MCP/MURP/MPP, I worry that I won't have much versatility with my degree and environmental engineering might give me more options and technical skills. I'm also currently enrolled in Palomar College and starting their GIS Certificate program in January. 

Maybe I'm putting too much pressure on myself to figure everything out now... I don't know. But if I want to do environmental engineering is that even possible if I don't have the standard engineering background? I was looking at UCR and Berkeley and I didn't see anything explicitly stating which courses I should take and I'm hoping to enroll by Fall 2026.

I've been interviewed for a few planning internships in local city and county governments but haven't gotten anything yet. My biggest thing is job security and I'm trying my best to not feel discouraged but it gets difficult not to sometimes. I welcome any advice and appreciate your input! Just a recent grad (22F) living with her parents trying to navigate this crazy job market and prepare for her future LOL.

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2024/12/15
05:46 UTC

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absolutely lost in where to go with this 12 hour digital clock project

alright so for some reason i was super stumped how to start this project, but basically i have to make a 12 hour digital clock. we've done a lab of a counter from 0-9 but i used subcircuits for that and we're not allowed to with this, but even the circuit from that isn't displaying anything, for example the following logic for the top segment:

*any pointers would be greatly appreciated i have to have this done by wednesday and am struggling*

https://preview.redd.it/41sjfwibhy6e1.png?width=712&format=png&auto=webp&s=ae21a190948dde4695cb90c5850c4abe5ca7e823

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2024/12/15
06:25 UTC

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Regretting college decision

I am a third year Computer Science Engineering student.
Because of my financial situation, i joined a very small college near my hometown. And i regret this decision to this day. My department has six teaching faculty and only one of them has a Ph.D and none of them are interested in teaching. No proper classes, very high attendance requirements, no learning opportunities. They make us sit through 7 hours of classes everyday with nothing happening during this time. They read from slides and make mistakes(while reading from slides), skip any questions asked. We don't get time to even talk to seniors/juniors. No interaction with faculty, they don't meet us after classes and avoid any kind of doubts and questions.
They ask us to enroll in online courses and submit the completion certificate in a single day. We are forced to just click on the next buttons and skip through the videos for the certificate. I have nearly 10 of these and i learned nothing from them. These take up majority of my time leaving almost no time for self learning.

My school friends who joined different and better colleges are in a better position. They are building projects, some are working on their own startups. While i am stuck with regret and self-doubt.

I am afraid that i will end up as a person with a random degree instead of being an Engineer.

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2024/12/15
07:02 UTC

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I start mechatronics at the end of February.

Hi all, I was wondering if you could give me some advice/insight into what I should be expecting and if there is anything that I need to be prepared for in advance so that I’m not overwhelmed.

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2024/12/15
08:32 UTC

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Would i be able to apply for foundation in aerospace engineering even if I don't have the A level grades required for aerospace engineering.

I'm so desperate. I really wanna pursue aerospace engineering. How do i proceed? What should i do?

0 Comments
2024/12/15
09:24 UTC

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I want to do my btech in cybersecurity but..

I want to do my btech in cybersecurity not because of the cool term "hacker' but I am really passionate about it but everyone is saying that no one hires a fresher and salary are too low and this makes me think that I should just do ai/ml or just core cse but few days ago I met someone online and he said that he got a job just after graduating that of 20lpa and I think cyber will have a huge demand (everyone says that)in upcoming years..so what should I do??

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2024/12/15
14:15 UTC

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Sos Cadeau

Bonjour les amis, j’ai besoin de vos suggestions. Proposez-moi un cadeau que je pourrais offrir à une camarade de classe, tout en ne dépassant pas 5 euros

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2024/12/15
10:24 UTC

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Would my career be any different if choose to study at tu delft ae engineering bachelor and master or if study aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering in Romania at upb and then go on to have a masters at tu delft in aerospace engineering. Does it really make a difference when i apply for jobs

I also feel the need to specify that choosing bachelor in Romania would save me at leat 54k euros.

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2024/12/15
10:58 UTC

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Moment in a Given Point

Topic: Moment at a given point

  • Undergraduate
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Strength of Materials
  • Moment at a given point on a diagram

Problem: This is a combined loading problem, where we need to find the principal stresses at D. Givens/Unknowns/Find: We are given the beam and its cross section.

  • "Unknown: "I have an issue with finding the moment in my diagrams at such point.

Equations and Formulas: equilibrium What you've tried: i was able to get it at the end (-36kN) but i dont know how to get it at the point D

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2024/12/15
11:20 UTC

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Nvidia Ignite Hardware 2nd Interview

Has anyone heard back from Nvidia to those that applied to the hardware position. I know they said mid December but I seen some people on software already having their interviews.

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2024/12/15
11:45 UTC

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Best affordable universities worldwide for Mechatronics with a $16,000 budget (tuition + living expenses)?

I'm looking for recommendations for universities worldwide where I can study Mechatronics Engineering. My total budget, including both tuition fees and living expenses, is $16,000 per year.

The key factors I’m considering:

The degree must be portable and internationally recognized. The cost of living should be affordable for a student. The university should offer quality education in Mechatronics and a decent ROI for future job prospects. Does anyone have suggestions for countries or specific universities that fit this budget? Personal experiences or insights would be super helpful!

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2024/12/15
12:41 UTC

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Beginning

Looking for some insight on the turmoil of the field.

I am ready for a career change/growth and truly I’ve always wanted to pursue an engineering degree. However, I find that my current life will be an added stress to what I hear taking on this field is. I am a father of 2 with all the works in regard to bills; some would say that can already be a lot. I also work around 105-135 hours weekly on a rotating schedule of 2 weeks on, 1 week off. (Due to traveling to and from work, I waste 2 days of my week off, roasting night shift & day.) While the work I do is not physically demanding, it certainly is mentally exhausting.

My typical day begins around 2:30 in the morning, and I’ll arrive back from work around 7-8pm vice versa when working nights.

Most of the work would have to be done while I am off; any advice or someone here who has a similar situation in the field?

Choosing the field is another hurdle; I am a novice programmer (I love technology). My current work (oil and gas) has forced me to become versed in thermodynamics, software , geology, and others. That being said, I’d have a head start in some places but not much.

My end goal is to provide a wonderful life for my family (I already earn a substantial amount of yearly income) with me in it to enjoy with them.

1 Comment
2024/12/15
13:20 UTC

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Woooohooooo

I killed in calculus II. My final grade is a 92. 🎉

1 Comment
2024/12/15
13:59 UTC

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Recommendation letter

I want to get a recommendation letter from my professor he taught me two courses ground water hydrology and project planning and management in which I got 43/60 and 45/60 marks which translate to B grade in both. So should I mention them in my recommendation letter( he wants to write them myself) or just write a generic one?

2 Comments
2024/12/15
13:21 UTC

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I passed my Calc 2 final

I needed a 69 to pass with a C. I got a 71. This was as clutch of a pass as I could get. On to the next one

2 Comments
2024/12/15
13:13 UTC

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Its never over

59% to 71% all in one week right before the final. It's never over until you give up. I had a shite background and my professor had really high standards for her course. i filled in a crap ton of math gaps and my mathematical maturity has definitely doubled if not tripled. I will probably go on to do very well in my future classes going forward. Don't give up guys. It's never over until you say it is.

2 Comments
2024/12/15
11:29 UTC

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Which subject (or topic) you hate the most?

I'll go first. Partial differential equations. Who made up such thing if they themselves aren't sure of what it means?????? I already took this class with vector calculus last semester and passed. Even thinking about heat equation my head spins.

36 Comments
2024/12/15
06:41 UTC

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Has Anyone Had a Corning Internship?

I was offered an internship at Corning Inc. at Corning NY and I was wondering if anyone has had the opportunity to work there before. Could y’all lemme know how your experience was and how you liked it? How was the actual internship and how was life after each workday? Were there many interns? How social was it?

I’m trying to decide if I should take the offer (actually I’m definitely going to take it but I just want to know what I’m getting myself into). Also where did you stay for your internship because I know they have dorm type housing and I was wondering how that is and how expensive it is.

Also if you worked for Corning at a different location then I’d still like to know how it went for a general feel of the company.

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2024/12/15
05:40 UTC

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Is anyone going for a minor that compliments your major?

hey yall, I’m just curious if anybody here added a minor that might help you in the long run when it comes to job searching after graduation

I’m a chem engr major and I was considering a math minor but I don’t think it would really strengthen my resume. I did some research and I feel like a math minor would be a better fit if I were industrial engr or whatever

so now I’m considering adding a chemistry minor bc I’d like to go into pharmaceuticals or material science and I think that’d be a better fit

so, is anyone here working towards a minor? if so, tell me all the deets and if you think it’s worth it

muah, thx

9 Comments
2024/12/15
04:59 UTC

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